Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sandersonis an American fantasy and science fiction writer. He is best known for his Mistborn series and his work in finishing Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time. In 2010, Sanderson published The Way of Kings, the first of a ten book series called The Stormlight Archive...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth19 December 1975
CityLincoln, NE
CountryUnited States of America
people trying add
Fantasy has had some problems with being too repetitive, in my opinion. I try to read what other people are doing - and say, 'How can I add to this rather than just recycle it? How can I stand on Tolkien's shoulders rather than stand tied to his kneecaps?
steps steps-forward
Somebody has to start. Somebody has to step forward and do what is right, because it is right.
tyrants voice squares
I killed you once", the Lord Ruler said, turning back to Kelsier. "You tried", Kelsier replied, his voice loud and firm, carrying across the square. "But you can't kill me, Lord Tyrant. I represent that thing you've never been able to kill no matter how hard you try. I am hope.
insanity no-excuses behavior
He found insanity no excuse, however, for irrational behavior.
optimistic army skills
Be warned - Hammond does tend to be a bit optimistic about these kind of things. If the army were made up of one-legged mutes, he would praise their balance and their listening skills.
prayer believe said
You said their prayer - is this the religion you believe in, then?" "I believe in them all." Vin frowned. "None of them contradict each other?" Sazed smiled. "Oh, often and frequently they do. But, I respect the truths behind them all.
flesh mouths lions
If we must put our head into the lion’s mouth, let us make certain that he chokes upon our flesh!
boys talking years
Boys, welcome to the wonderful world of talking to women about their feelings. As a handy primer, here are a few things you should know: 1) Women have feelings. 2) You will spend the next seventy years or so trying to guess what they're feeling and why. 3) You will be wrong most of the time. 4) I like French Fries.
names mad hallucinations
My name is Stephen Leeds, and I am perfectly sane. My hallucinations, however, are all quite mad.
wall caring thinking
If you were the wall, what would you rather be? Dreary and dull, or alive with paint?" "Walls can't think!" "That doesn't stop them from caring.
self logic made
You are nothing if not exhaustive in your self-congratulatory made-up logic.
long people trying
We were like deaf people trying to dance to a beat we couldn't hear, long after the music actually stopped.
book thinking research
Too many scholars think of research as purely a cerebral pursuit. If we do nothing with the knowledge we gain, then we have wasted our study. Books can store information better than we can--what we we do that books cannot is interpret. So if one is not going to draw conclusions, then one might as well just leave the information in the texts.
successful judging action
Every action we take has consequences, Vin," Kelsier said. "I've found that in both Allomancy and life, the person who can best judge the consequences of their actions will be the most successful.